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Newsweek
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Nico Hulkenberg's Clever Response to Oscar Piastri's LEGO Trophy Remark
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Nico Hulkenberg's clever response to Oscar Piastri's question about his LEGO trophy stood out in the post-race press conference at Silverstone. The top three finishers of the British Grand Prix received trophies made from LEGO, given the Danish brand's partnership with Formula One. Compared to the golden RAC (Royal Automobile Club) trophy that has been handed to British GP race winners since 1973, a piece of memorabilia that they had to return, drivers will be allowed to keep the LEGO trophies that carry a similar look. Race winner Lando Norris received a LEGO trophy with gold bricks that were exclusively created and won't be put on sale to the public. Runner-up Piastri and third-place finisher Hulkenberg received white trophies. The Sauber driver secured his maiden podium after 239 race starts since his F1 debut in 2010. As a result, the entire F1 community celebrated his iconic win. He was asked by Piastri in the post-race press conference how it felt after 15 years to receive an F1 podium trophy made out of LEGO, which can be pulled apart and which could potentially go on sale. Third placed Nico Hulkenberg of Germany and Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber on the podium with his trophy during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 06, 2025 in Northampton,... Third placed Nico Hulkenberg of Germany and Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber on the podium with his trophy during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 06, 2025 in Northampton, England. MoreHulkenberg's answer was mature and funny. He hinted that the LEGO trophy didn't affect his celebration, as he chose to focus on the positive. He said: "I love LEGO. "It's good my daughter can play with it too. "You always gotta see the bright side. But a bit of silver or gold would have been nice too. But, you know I won't complain." Hulkenberg started the Silverstone race from P19 and raced his way through several yellow flags in the rain to secure the third spot. Speaking on his achievement after the race, he said: "I always knew, you know, we have it in us, I have it in me somewhere. I mean, what a race, coming from virtually last, doing it all over again from last weekend. It's pretty surreal, to be honest. "Not sure how it all happened, but obviously, crazy conditions, mixed conditions. It was a survival fight for a lot of the race. "I think we just were really on it, the right course, the right tyres, in the right moment, made no mistakes. And, yeah, quite incredible." Addressing his battle with Lewis Hamilton in the last stage of the British GP, he added: "Yeah, I mean today I was in denial 'till probably the last pit stop. "And then when I heard we gapped Lewis quite a bit with the one extra lap, I was like, OK, you know, this is good. This is some breathing space. "But then, you know, he was catching quite quickly. So, yeah, the pressure was there. It was an intense race."
Newsweek
06-07-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Nico Hülkenberg Claims Maiden Podium After 14-Year Drought
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Sauber driver Nico Hulkenberg captured his first career podium at the British Grand Prix — ending his 14-year drought. In a race that featured all the drama, Hulkenberg kept his composure and took home his first podium of a long career. It took the German driver 239 races to reach a podium step. It was the longest race stretch without a podium finish in Formula 1 history. Third placed Nico Hulkenberg of Germany and Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber on the podium with his trophy during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 06, 2025 in Northampton,... Third placed Nico Hulkenberg of Germany and Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber on the podium with his trophy during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 06, 2025 in Northampton, England. More Photo by"I always knew, you know, we have it in us, I have it in me somewhere," Hulkenberg said after the race. "I mean, what a race, coming from virtually last, doing it all over again from last weekend. It's pretty surreal, to be honest. "Not sure how it all happened, but obviously, crazy conditions, mixed conditions. It was a survival fight for a lot of the race. "I think we just were really on it, the right course, the right tyres, in the right moment, made no mistakes. And, yeah, quite incredible." Hulkenberg's third-place finish wasn't reflective of the car's pace, but rather a good deal of luck that tipped the scales. However it must be said that the driver himself drove a spectacular British campaign. There were several safety cars during the race, along with changing conditions with periods of intense rain followed by a drying track. Sauber's decision-makers made the right calls in terms of strategy, and Hulkenberg did a good job of preserving his intermediate tires as well. During the last round of pit stops, Hamilton had a slow stop, which gave Hulkenberg a gap to ease off the pressure. "Yeah, I mean today I was in denial 'till probably the last pit stop," he said. "And then when I heard we gapped Lewis quite a bit with the one extra lap, I was like, OK, you know, this is good. This is some breathing space. "But then, you know, he was catching quite quickly. So, yeah, the pressure was there. It was an intense race." Despite the pressure from Hamilton in the Ferrari, Hulkenberg managed to stay ahead and showcased impressive driving on the wet track. He has been one of the fastest drivers on track several times in his career, but due to a lack of fortune, he never managed to capture the coveted podium finish. After years of quality racing, Hulkenberg's British Grand Prix finish was years in the making. British Grand Prix Race Results Lando Norris - McLaren Oscar Piastri - McLaren Nico Hulkenberg - Sauber Lewis Hamilton - Ferrari Max Verstappen - Red Bull Pierre Gasly - Alpine Lance Stroll - Aston Martin Fernando Alonso - Aston Martin Alex Albon - Williams George Russell - Mercedes Oliver Bearman - Haas Carlos Sainz - Williams Esteban Ocon - Haas Charles Leclerc - Ferrari Yuki Tsunoda - Red Bull Kimi Antonelli - Mercedes - DNF Isack Hadjar - Racing Bulls - DNF Gabriel Bortoleto - Sauber - DNF Liam Lawson - Racing Bulls - DNF Franco Colapinto - Alpine - DNF For more F1 news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
